Male vs. Female Pattern Baldness

Hair loss affects almost everyone, but the degree of hair loss and the cause is what differs amongst one individual to the next. One of the most common conditions that causes hair loss in both men and women is known as, androgenetic alopecia. Although, both men and women can have alopecia, the pattern of balding looks completely different, hence male pattern baldness and female pattern baldness.

How Does Balding Begin?
Balding and hair loss occurs when the hair follicle shrinks over time, resulting in finer hair until eventually the follicle does not grow new hair. Even though there is no longer hair growing, the follicles remain alive which suggests the potential for new hair to grow with the help of hair restoration treatments.

Androgenetic alopecia can be genetic, a response to unbalanced hormones or a combination of both. Although, there are similarities in the ways that androgenetic alopecia affects men and women, we've highlighted some of the major differences.

Male vs. Female Alopecia: 
In men, androgenetic alopecia is characterized by a specific pattern of receding hairline and thinning on the crown of the head. Often times it progresses to partial or complete baldness. Normally androgenetic alopecia, also called male pattern baldness, is diagnosed based on the appearance and pattern of hair loss.

Androgenetic alopecia usually has a very different effect on women. In female pattern baldness, the hair thins all over the scalp in no particular pattern although it is usually first noticed because of the widening of the center hair part. The front hairline usually remains unaffected. Also unlike male pattern baldness, androgenetic alopecia in women rarely leads to total or near total baldness.

The best treatments for hair loss for androgenic alopecia may differ among men and women. Men are typically better candidates for hair transplants because the hormone that affects hair loss usually doesn’t affect hair on the sides and back of the head. Therefore, those areas can be used as donor sites for hair transplants. In women, on the other hand, hair all over the head is unstable because there is no a distinct pattern of hair loss. But, some women are candidates for hair transplants and benefit greatly from that type of treatment. For those who are not hair transplant candidates, there are a number of other options to stop hair loss and help regrow strong, healthy hair. Hans Wiemann offers all of the solutions for both male and female pattern baldness including surgical hair transplants, non-surgical hair replacement, and Laser Hair Therapy treatments. Find out if you're a candidate for one of Hans Wiemann's revolutionary procedures by visiting HansHairLoss.com today!

At Hans Wiemann we utilize the latest hair restoration technology and provide a wide range of hair restoration solutions that really work. If you want to find a solution to your hair loss, call (314) 721-6657 or visit http://hanswiemann.com to schedule your FREE Hair and Scalp Analysis.

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For over 58 years, people have been trusting Hans Wiemann to find the solution to their hair problem. By utilizing the latest technology, we provide a wide range of hair restoration solutions that really work. Many of us here at Hans Wiemann know what it feels like to lose our hair. We offer the latest in hair restoration solutions for males, females, and ethnic hair. Our treatments include Brio® Non-Medical Hair Replacement System, The ARTAS® Robotic Hair Transplantation System, and Hans Medical Hair Loss Solutions Program. Our hair restoration team has more than 700 years of combined hair care experience and can provide a variety of hair care services to have you looking your best.

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